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Question 1077874: 2 numbers are in the ratio 7:3 if their difference is 24 what are the 2 numbers
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2 numbers are in the ratio 7:3 if their difference is 24 what are the 2 numbers
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The numbers are 7x and 3x
7x - 3x = 24
x = 6
--> 42 & 18

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